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I know I told you all weeks and weeks ago about my new sewing machine and how I had visions of textiles dancing in my head, and you’ll just have to take my work for it that I actually did make something wonderful (two somethings! Eeeek!) a full two weeks ago. I made an Envelope Cushion Cover that I found here, and another project that I will refrain from mentioning until the intended recipients receive their surprises in the mail. It was so much fun! It was one of the coolest feelings I’ve ever had to hold my finished projects and know that not an hour previously they were just piles of fabric (much like when I did this and got so excited). It was definitely one of the coolest things I’ve ever done, and I can’t wait to sink my teeth into some more complicated projects. I’m really keen to try out a dress, like this, or a quilt, like this. I’m going to keep practicing with cushions and, ahem, other things, until I feel really comfortable with my machine, but after that, it’s anything goes!

I actually made my first fabric purchase from Joann’s, because I have one only about 10 minutes down the road, and it was very convenient. But I actually had another place in mind that I wanted to check out for textiles called The Fabric Peddler. I spent several of my college years in Carrollton, Ga, and it’s a pretty cool little town – a typical old southern town in that it’s got a great town square surrounded by all these cool old homes and buildings. The one I had in mind is a former railroad depot that has been turned into a combination antique and fabric store. The Fabric Peddler has been there for years, but I think the Feathers & Twigs is a fairly new addition, and I really had fun looking around. The fabric selection is pretty good, and I found two things on the “$3/yd” table that I’m looking forward to using. I’ll tell you more about those another time, because, honestly, I had the most fun browsing the antiques.

I’m usaully skeptical when I see an “Antique” store, because most of the ones I wander into end up being just yard sale junk. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good yard sale, but I don’t think your IKEA coffee table that has seen better days qualifies as an “antique”. This place was a typical consignment style antique format (one big space seperated into small areas for each seller’s items) but there was some great stuff here. Things that were clearly aged, but of good quality, and lots of solid wood furnishings. There was a good range of newer “lightly used” items likes those rolling pins, and some actual antiques, like the colander. Everything was arranged beautifully, and there was plenty of room to move around. All in all, a great little shop that I’ll be visiting again. Hopefully soon since I found a chifferobe that I absolutely love, and if I can convince Jacob, I’ll be moving it into my bedroom next weekend…

After my browse through the store, I was heading out of town and so enjoying the beautiful weather (74° out on Saturday! Lovely!) that I just had to stop and walk around the old part of town for a minute. I took a few photos that I had to share some with you. It’s hard to explain what is about places like this that I love so much, but they’re just so full of character and charm…and some other quality that I can’t quite put my finger on. Whatever it is, I love old neighborhoods like this, and I could happily wander around for hours enjoying the view.

I hope all of you had equally lovely weekends, and a great St. Paddy’s day!